The U.S. Mint announced the auction, which will be handled by Stack’s Bowers Gallery, in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The last circulating penny will be auctioned off Dec. 11 through a “special sale” of 232 three-coin sets representing the 232 years the penny has been in circulation, the agency said.

“The penny has endured 232 years of our nation’s history, and we are proud to offer our nation the opportunity to celebrate this moment forever by purchasing one of these special sets. We are truly honored to continue to connect America through our coins,” Mint Acting Director Christy McNally said in the release.

Each set includes two circulating pennies, one each from the Mint’s manufacturing facilities in Philadelphia and Denver, in addition to a “99.99% 24 karat gold uncirculated penny” also minted in Philadelphia.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming auction.

Sometimes the spot is too narrow, too small, or in an odd location. Of course, there are also potential obstacles that can prevent perfect parking, such as other vehicles, trees, shopping carts, and mailboxes.

In either case, you may have trouble getting the car in the correct position. In the meantime, there are many different ways to park your car, including the dreaded parallel parking.

Parallel parking can be difficult for both new drivers and senior citizens. Just the thought of parallel parking can be scary for any driver. But if you follow these simple steps to parallel park correctly, the process doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking.

How to parallel park

According to Driving-tests.org, parallel parking is divided into several steps.

position the car

When you find a parking space where you can park your car, park parallel to the car parked in front of the empty space. When queuing next to another car, make sure the bonnet is approximately parallel to the mirror.

Champion is working with cosmetics brand Revlon to develop fragrances for men and women, according to a news release from Authentic Brands Group, which owns Champion.

“This partnership with Revlon is a natural extension of Champion’s evolution,” Jarrod Weber, Authentic Brands Group president of sports and lifestyle, said in a news release. “Fragrance is the next frontier as we expand our reach in fashion and lifestyle, and as Authentic’s long-time trusted and proven partner, Revlon is uniquely positioned to help create sensory experiences that resonate with audiences around the world.”

Champions are not outliers. Several other sportswear brands have their own fragrance lines. In fact, Adidas launched its first perfume, Adidas Active Bodies, in 1990.

Nearly half of U.S. adults are worried they won’t be able to pay for their medical needs next year, according to a survey released Tuesday, Nov. 18 by West Health Gallup U.S. Medical Center. This is the highest level of concern about personal health care costs since West Health Gallup began tracking data in 2021.

Surveys show that 90% of adults believe Americans spend too much on health care for the quality they receive.

Two-thirds of households are dealing with high costs and affordability concerns, while some are being forced to take extreme measures. About 1 in 10 adults cut back on utility bills, skip meals, or drive less to pay for medical and drug costs. Additionally, 15% of adults borrowed money and rationed medicines because of the need for affordable health care.

Nationwide, three in 10 adults say they didn’t have a medical procedure, lab test, or other doctor-recommended test in the past year because they didn’t have enough money to pay the bill.

According to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security will lift 22 million people above the federal poverty line in 2023, 16.3 million of whom were adults 65 and older. Meanwhile, Gallup’s 24th annual survey (2002-2025) shows that 80% to 90% of retirees surveyed need some form of Social Security income to survive.

For Social Security recipients, there are few events more exciting than the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement, which typically occurs between October 10th and 15th of each year. Due to the federal government shutdown, it was postponed this year to October 24th.

While all types of Social Security recipients, including retired workers, disabled workers, and survivors, can expect historic raises in the new year, the average benefit for retirees in five states will rise more than the national average.

The White House announced on November 14 that President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting certain agricultural products from the tariffs imposed on April 2. The administration framed the move as part of a broader response to Americans’ continued frustration with a lack of affordability.

Phil Kafalakis, CEO of IFMA The Food Away From Home Association, said this was a “step in the right direction” but warned that consumers should not expect in-store prices to fall anytime soon.

“The products here will continue to be expensive and it will take time for the supply chain to work out,” Kafalakis said. “Consumers won’t feel it right away.”

President Donald Trump praised McDonald’s for “recommitting to affordable options” in remarks at the Impact Summit on Nov. 17, but foot traffic from low-income customers is down by nearly double digits, McDonald’s management said when announcing third-quarter results in early November.

Low-income consumers are facing “pressure,” CEO Chris Kempczinski told analysts of broader trends impacting the entire fast-food and quick-service food industry.

“If you look around the country, you see that rents are pretty high. You see that food prices are high, whether it’s restaurants or grocery stores. You see that child care costs are high,” Kempczinski said. “There’s a lot of inflation, and low-income people are having to absorb it.”

Meanwhile, the grocery company Kroger emphasized in September that “low- and moderate-income households are really looking for deals. They’re using coupons more. They’re traveling less, but more frequently. They’re buying more private label products and eating out less.”